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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.47, 1,062.92 and 297.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.47, 1,062.92 and 297.86 is: 446.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.47 : 1,062.92 = 297.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.47/1,062.92 = 297.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.47x = 1,062.92 × 297.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.47x = 316,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,605.36/709.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.26

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